Eskom announced on Monday that it will implement a stage two loadshedding from 5pm this afternoon until 10pm.
The announcement comes after the power utility indicated that should units fail to return as expected, the power system will be severely constrained, presenting an increased probability of loadshedding at short notice.
“The return to service of a generation unit each at Matimba and Lethabo, as well as two units each at Hendrina and three at Tutuka power stations, have been delayed, increasing the evening peak constraints.
“The onset of winter has seen increased demand and this will lead to a constrained system, particularly during the morning and evening peaks, throughout the winter. We, therefore, urge all South Africans to continue using electricity sparingly, especially between 05:00 – 09:00 in the mornings and 4pm until 10pm in the evenings,” Eskom said.
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